Author Archives: Revd Alex Pease

Christingle and Sung Evensong Sunday 6th December 2020

Dear Parishioners, As we are approaching coming out of lockdown and back into the tier structures, I can confirm that we will be going ahead with our two services this Sunday. At 4pm at St Mary’s Avington we will be … Continue reading

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Advent Sunday 29th November 2020 – The Recording

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90% of us celebrate Christmas..so why do we find it so difficult to talk about Jesus? By Revd Alex Pease

This article first appeared in the December edition of Itchen Valley News I have heard it said of Archbishop Justin Welby that he is a person who uses the name ‘Jesus’ naturally in conversation.  I write this as we approach … Continue reading

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The end of a world and the end of the World by Revd. Alex Pease Mark 13: 24-37

Mark 13:24-27 Sorry no recording this week. The end of a world, and the end of the world The end of a world and the end of the world Lucy and I have been watching a French spy drama TV … Continue reading

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Bell ringing as a call to prayer over the Coronavirus

Thank you so much to everyone who stepped out of their warm houses to go and ring their church bells this evening and on the other Thursday evenings during lockdown.  It was great to hear them as I stood outside … Continue reading

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Parish Communion – 22nd November 2020 – the Recording

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Praying for an end to the Covid crisis

Dear Parishioners Please don’t forget to pray (and fast if you are taking part in that) today during the day but particularly at 6pm (when I hope that the church bells in all our villages will toll to remind the … Continue reading

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Valley Worship Sunday 15th November 2020 – The Recording

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Becoming a living sacrifice – why would we would want to do that? Romans 12:1-2 by Revd Alex Pease

Please do hear the talk here or read it below ‘He’s got a terrible reputation’ I overheard someone saying in Dubai, about 40 years ago.  About me… It’s always shocking when you hear something about yourself…which you are not meant … Continue reading

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Bell ringing to remind us to pray against Covid 19

Thank you to those of you who went out on a dark evening to ring the church bells to remind everyone to pray at 6pm this evening for an end to Covid 19.  We could hear both St John’s Itchen … Continue reading

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Lockdown Video Letter by Revd Alex and Lucy Pease

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Prayer and fasting during lockdown

Dear Parishioners I hope that if last Thursday was your first experience of fasting that it was not too much of a burden.  Can I encourage you to continue (obviously not if under medical supervision or recommendations) on this coming … Continue reading

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Remembrance Day Service 2020 – The Recording

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Remembrance Sunday Service 2020 ‘We will remember them’ by Revd. Alex Pease

Please listen to the talk here or read it below: ‘We will remember them. We will remember them’ As we honour those who have died defending our country, I think it is important that we remember what they died for…. … Continue reading

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How to survive another lockdown by Bishop Graham Tomlin

Bishop Graham was the Dean of the theological college at which I trained St Mellitus College.  He is now Bishop of Kensington.  I think this is a particularly helpful video on how to get through lockdown. And an article on … Continue reading

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